Contractor Lab Chemist
Location: Titchfield, Hampshire
Contract Type: PAYE or Umbrella (to June 2026)
We're looking for an experienced Lab Chemist to join our team on a contract basis until June 2026. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated, technical environment supporting critical chemical and metal finishing processes.
Hours of Work
Monday to Thursday: 7:30 am-4:15 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-11:30 am
Contract Details
PAYE Rate: £25.00-£30.00 per hour + 33 days paid annual leave
Or PAYE (incl. holiday pay): £28.63-£34.56 per hour
Equivalent Umbrella: £33.22-£39.86 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Conduct chemical analysis of metal finishing baths, ensuring compliance with specifications
Develop and optimise metal finishing processes, producing technical reports to support decisions
Maintain control measures for legal and regulatory compliance
Perform periodic testing for corrosion and coating weight specifications
Manage effluent plant operation and maintenance in line with legal standards
Lead root cause investigations and implement preventative actions
Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
Act as site technical expert in metal finishing and chemical processing
Support Nadcap audits and liaise with suppliers on technical queries
Requirements
A-Level Chemistry and Maths essential
Further Chemistry or Metal Finishing qualification desirable
Theoretical knowledge of key branches of chemistry
Minimum 2 years' experience in laboratory and analytical techniques
Right to work in the UK and eligible for ITAR-controlled work